US3183379A
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Electric generation
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1960-10-06
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Granted: 1965-05-11
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Expires: 1980-10-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Henry Hurwitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:13
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K44/00; H02K44/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC GENERATOR COMPRISING, AT LEAST TWO RINGS DISPLACES AXIALLY WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER TO FORM A CHANNEL BETWEEN OPPOSING SURFACES THEREOF, MEANS OF ESTABLISNING A MAGNETIC FIELD IN SAID CHANNEL HAVING LINES OF FLUX PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF SAID RINGS, MEANS FOR CAUSING AN IONIZED FLUID TO FLOW RADIALLY BETWEEN SAID RINGS TRANSVERSE TO SAID LINES OF FLUX THEREBY CREATING A POTENTIAL IN SAID FLUID IN THE DIRECTION OF FLUID FLOW, AND MEANS FOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING SAID POTENTIAL TO A LOAD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC GENERATOR COMPRISING, AT LEAST TWO RINGS DISPLACES AXIALLY WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER TO FORM A CHANNEL BETWEEN OPPOSING SURFACES THEREOF, MEANS OF ESTABLISNING A MAGNETIC FIELD IN SAID CHANNEL HAVING LINES OF FLUX PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF SAID RINGS, MEANS FOR CAUSING AN IONIZED FLUID TO FLOW RADIALLY BETWEEN SAID RINGS TRANSVERSE TO SAID LINES OF FLUX THEREBY CREATING A POTENTIAL IN SAID FLUID IN THE DIRECTION OF FLUID FLOW, AND MEANS FOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING SAID POTENTIAL TO A LOAD.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-05-10 | 1968-11-09 | 1969-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-10 | 1972-11-09 | 1973-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-10 | 1976-11-09 | 1977-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |